Payroll Specialist

As a Payroll Specialist, you will support the accurate delivery of two monthly payrolls (approx. 1500 employees in total) while identifying opportunities for automation and process improvements. You will collaborate with the Head of Payroll and Senior Payroll Specialist to manage high-volume payroll operations and support various payroll-related tasks and projects. Your role will be key in ensuring customer satisfaction, efficiency, compliance, and seamless payroll execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day operational support for payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all tasks.
• Assist in the calculation and verification of commission payments.
• Perform manual payroll calculations as required, ensuring precision and compliance.
• Support tax year-end processes under the guidance of the Head of Payroll.
• Contribute to the administration and maintenance of the Group’s pension schemes.
• Assist with payroll system-related issues, including troubleshooting and system testing.
• Support with the seamless transfer of employees under TUPE, ensuring accurate payroll integration and compliance.
• Support with the processing of ad-hoc payments and salary advances.
• Support with P11D reconciliations, resolve related queries, and ensure timely submission to HMRC.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of employee payroll data.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to support payroll operations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll queries, managing the payroll inbox and delivering a high level of customer service per service level agreements.
• Provide support on payroll-related projects as directed by the Head of Payroll.
• Ensure deadlines are met by monitoring progress and proactively addressing any challenges.
• Drive continuous improvements in payroll accuracy and efficiency by identifying and resolving issues, streamlining processes, and mitigating risks.
• Undertake additional tasks as needed to ensure the smooth operation of payroll functions.

This list is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake additional tasks as your role evolves within the organisation and in alignment with the Payroll department’s objectives.